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He comes, let every heart rejoice
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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He comes, let every heart rejoice by Joseph Key — Lyrics
He comes, let ev'ry heart rejoice,
Behold the sacred morn;
Be chearful and lift up your voice,
The great Messiah's born.
See the heav'nly host attending,
See the God of love descending,
Pain and sorrow to endure,
Our salvation to procure.
Within a manger there behold
The blessed infant lie;
In humble dress, not robes of gold,
No, he is born to die.
See the heav'nly host attending,
See the God of love descending,
Pain and sorrow to endure,
Our salvation to procure.
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About He comes, let every heart rejoice
Joseph Key's sacred Christmas anthem opens with an exultant call to rejoice, heralding the birth of the Messiah. The text paints a picture of the humble nativity, where the infant Jesus, born not in splendor but in a manger, is destined to endure suffering and sorrow for the salvation of humankind. It highlights the divine purpose behind his coming: to rescue mankind from eternal death and bestow upon them an everlasting crown. This devotional piece is set for treble voices (SSB) and is written in English, making its message of hope and redemption readily accessible.
